Better double Indeed Thailand

Jakarta - Tontowi Ahmad / Liliyana final defeat at the Djarum Indonesia Open Super Series of Sudket Prapakamol / Saralee Thounthongkam. Liliyana admitted his opponent played better than them.

Seeded third, Tontowi / Lilyana lost 17-21, 21-17 and 13-21 in the final match held in Senayan, Jakarta, Sunday (17/06/2012) night.

As a result they failed to add the championship title at this year Once Able To won three titles at the All England, Swiss Open and the India Open.

"They again appear in the top performance and outstanding, in addition to us not loose the game. Players Thailand also played pretty good and we were overwhelmed against them," said Lilyana after the game.

"We admit we get carried away their game. But it does not want us to make an excuse. We recognize the opponent is better," he continued.

Full support of the audience, he did not feel it as a burden, but he also admitted they were too over-confidence that would lead to their defeat.

"I think the pressure of the audience had no effect. We see fit in the semifinals yesterday, they really helped us. It makes us more viewers support spirit. But I have to admit that Thailand played better.

"I think we are too confident because in three previous finals (All England, Switzerland and India - ed) we always win. So ultimately could not play off that," said Tontowi.